There are myriad types of puzzles out there and one thing they have in common is that they all have inventors. Who invents puzzles and what kinds of puzzles are there? It's more than just jigsaw puzzles and Rubik's Cube, as we hear from Dartmouth mathematics professor Peter Winkler.
A production of the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center. Written and hosted by Paul Rosenthal. Audio production and theme music by Will Eastman. Art Molella, executive producer. Peter Winkler was interviewed on 16 February 2008 by Paul Rosenthal. Podcast released 13 May 2008.
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